The mother who allegedly killed her four-year-old son was reportedly arrested while fleeing with the body of her son stuffed in a bag. The discovery of the most heinous crime would not have been possible but for the alertness of the room boy, assistance of the security guards and the taxi driver and more importantly the Calangute police who acted swiftly and intercepted the accused in Chitradurga.
It would be in the fitness of things for the State government to felicitate all these real-life heroes at an appropriate forum. Be that as it may, the entire episode brings to the fore the importance of an active citizenry to solve crimes and more importantly to prevent a crime from taking place. The information provided by citizens is crucial for solving a crime.
In recent times, the benefits of cooperation between citizens and police are increasingly being exploited. The police cannot be present at all places at all times. Hence, citizens become the “eyes” and “ears” of the police force. The world of digitalization has given rise to many new opportunities for citizens to become active participants in solving crimes. Social media offers the possibility to connect with large crowds and improve communication. With the help of many attentive citizens, it is far more likely that criminal activities will be perceived and hence can be nipped in the bud.
